CONCERT REVIEW: Lacuna Coil – Blind Channel Live at Manchester Academy


 

Finnish Nu-Metal outfit Blind Channel are our warm-up act for the night with their energetic and eclectic mix of music styles and song choices keeping the set fresh and intriguing throughout. I’m sure many attendees didn’t have a heavy metal interpretation of “Everybody” by the Backstreet Boys on their bingo card for tonight. However, when the classic bop is deployed towards the tail end of the set it’s met with a thunderous reception. Mix this with a mid-set encore that sees one-half of the vocal duo land a brief solo rap session directly followed up with a version of System of a Down’s “B.Y.O.B.”Continue reading


Lacuna Coil Share Their New Single “Hosting The Shadow” Ft. Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe



Italian Goth metal legends, Lacuna Coil, have just unleashed their new single, “Hosting The Shadow.” Following the band’s last collaborative track, “In The Mean Time” with Ash Costello of New Years Day, this time they have teamed up with Randy Blythe from Lamb of God for “Hosting The Shadow.” Check out the new song and more below.
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Bad Wolves Share Their New Single and Video “Hungry For Life” Featuring Chris Daughtry



Hard rock group, Bad Wolves, have just digitally released their new track, “Hungry For Life,” via Better Noise Music records. For this song, the band collaborated with rock singer-songwriter Chris Daughtry. They are also currently on tour in the US with P.O.D. and others. Keep reading below for the new track and more from Bad Wolves.
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Welcome To Rockville ft. Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Foo Fighters, Judas Priest, and More Announces Expanded Festival Experiences – Kicking Off This Week


Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida this week to kick off the festival season bigger and louder than ever event May 9-12, 2024!  200,000 fans are expected to attent, which would be a new record. Produced by Danny Wimmer Presents organization, the fest will be headlined by Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Judas Priest, Foo Fighters Disturbed, Limp Bizkit, Queens Of The Stone Age, Judas Priest, Greta Van Fleet, Evanescence, and Kerry King among many others. Tickets and more info along with the full lineup can be seen below. Now the fest has announced their expanded experiences offerings to make it an even better value for fans! 

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Sonic Temple (Disturbed, Misfits, Pantera, Slipknot, Kerry King, Judas Priest, Evanescence, Limp Bizkit) Releases Daily Lineups



Sonic Temple 2024 is fast approaching next month! With 4 stages and 120 bands that’s 40 more than last year), the fest
features headliners Disturbed, Misfits, Pantera, Slipknot, along with Kerry King of Slayer, Judas Priest, Evanescence, Limp Bizkit and more. They have now released the daily schedule so you can plan your weekend if you are going! Taking place May 16-19, 2024, at the iconic Historic Crew Sonic Temple 202.4 Continue reading


Bad Wolves Book US Tour Dates with P.O.D.



Bad Wolves, have announced that they will perform as as direct support to P.O.D. on the I Got That tour in the US this Spring. Additional support comes from Norma Jean and Blind Channel. Dates kick off on Sunday, April 28th through Friday, May 31st while Bad Wolves also stop at festivals including Welcome To Rockville and Inkcarceration. This will mark vocalist/guitarist AJ Rebollo’s (ex-Issues) first trek as a full-time member, previously filling in on winter 2023 dates with Bush and Eva Under Fire. Find the full live listings below.
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PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 3-1-24


Catch up on what you missed this week in the world of Rock and Metal news with our show! Continue reading


NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases 3-1-24


What new Rock and Metal albums are you excited for this week?
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ALBUM REVIEW: Blind Channel – Exit Emotions


Taking over the charts in their home country, Finnish nu-metal outfit Blind Channel are on the road to spreading that stardom internationally with their fifth album Exit Emotions (Century Media Records). The album expands on their shameless blend of Metalcore, Rock, Hip-Hop, Electronic and Pop for a sound that is familiar, yet distinct and accessible to a wide range of audiences. Upbeat melodies are accompanied by bouncing and booming riffs, while breakdowns are emphasized with gleaming synth effects. Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Joel and Niko of Blind Channel Breakdown “Exit Emotions” Track-By-Track


Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with rising rockers Joel and Niko of Blind Channel! Their new album drops March 1st via Century Media and we caught up with the guys Helsinki hellraisers, about the new album, Nu-Metal, Thrash, and much more!Continue reading